Beachcombers Middle School Program
Beachcombers offers a grade 5 to 7 program, the Orcas Class, that includes quality academics, coastal science, and an enriched program.
As part of the Orcas' coastal studies program, students take part in fieldtrips. Fieldtrips develop in students a sense of community, promote personal growth and self-confidence, and are an opportunity for enriched experiential learning.
Each year, students participate in one multi-day or overnight field trip to locations such as Strathcona Outdoor Education Centre, Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, or share other similar experiences. This annual trip is an integral part of the program; while it is optional, all middle school students are encouraged to participate.
As part of the Orcas' coastal studies program, students take part in fieldtrips. Fieldtrips develop in students a sense of community, promote personal growth and self-confidence, and are an opportunity for enriched experiential learning.
Each year, students participate in one multi-day or overnight field trip to locations such as Strathcona Outdoor Education Centre, Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, or share other similar experiences. This annual trip is an integral part of the program; while it is optional, all middle school students are encouraged to participate.
Hiking in Strathcona Park.
In the spring, watersports is part of the Beachcombers Academy program and includes sailing and kayaking instruction. Orcas students receive an advanced and more intensive watersport curriculum.
Middle-school students have quality core academics as well as enriched programming including coastal studies, visual art and French.
Each week students have four onsite contact school days (Tuesday through Friday). On Mondays students may be expected to do additional homework.
Middle-school students have quality core academics as well as enriched programming including coastal studies, visual art and French.
Each week students have four onsite contact school days (Tuesday through Friday). On Mondays students may be expected to do additional homework.
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“My granddaughter received the top academic award for grade 8 in her new school. This says great things for Beachcombers education.” – former Sea Otter and Dolphin [Orcas] Class Grandparent |
"You are the BEST teacher!" students exclaimed, as they enjoyed an outside lesson.
An optional bus service is available. It takes the beautiful ocean-side route through Union Bay, and provides stops for students in Cumberland, Royston, Buckley Bay. Please see Seascapes Bus Service for more information.
